I bought these for my daughter's first solo. We don't have a lot of money, but I wanted to get her the best quality I could for the price I could afford. Thankfully, a random internet connection led me to Sam Ash, and these wonderful reeds, she came home after the first use almost in tears over their sound, and quality. By quality I mean her tongue or lip wasn't stabbed with splinters. Her concert went beautifully, her solo was perfect,(I may be bias there) and she plays more than ever, thanks to these reeds. Thanks for producing such a great product, and thank you Sam Ash, for bringing them at such an affordable price.